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Leave Them Speechless: Improv Presentation Experience

Improv Presentation Experience

A high-energy, low-pressure interactive improv experience designed to quickly get teams connecting, tapping into their creativity, and producing plenty of aha's and ha-ha's. Participants will be led through several simple, short, and science-backed games and exercises focused on…

Communication Skills Practice Group Activity Group Creativity Humour, Laughter & Comedy Improvisation Improvisation Performance
Duration 30–90 min
Group Size 10–100

Workshop

Description

A high-energy, low-pressure interactive improv experience designed to quickly get teams connecting, tapping into their creativity, and producing plenty of aha's and ha-ha's.

Participants will be led through several simple, short, and science-backed games and exercises focused on improv and storytelling techniques. The exercises will vary from putting them in pairs, small groups, to the entire team. And the session will culminate with the signature Speechless format, where participants will improvise presentations they've never seen before. This format has been licensed to over 20 countries and has be been done thousands of times in various companies and universities. It can be done as a group team building exercise or as a competitive, judged and scored tournament.

Activities may include:

  • Rapid-fire word association and storytelling games

  • Group challenges that encourage spontaneity and collaboration

  • Light speaking prompts with playful constraints

  • Quick team-based competitions

This session is ideal as:

  • An event kickoff

  • A team energizer

  • A shorter engagement within a larger program

The experience is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and immediately engaging for all personality types.

Benefits

  • Breaks the ice quickly in new or existing groups

  • Boosts energy and engagement

  • Encourages participation from all personality types

  • Reduces social barriers and awkwardness

  • Sparks creativity and playfulness

  • Strengthens group cohesion in a short time

  • Creates a positive, shared experience

  • Helps participants feel more comfortable contributing and sharing their stories

Hosted by Sammy Wegent

About the Host

A 25+ year expert in communication, collaboration, and creativity with specific emphasis on using applied improvisation and gaming concepts to increase connection, mental fitness, and joy in your job. Has delivered over 1k events to over 100k people on 6 continents. Has entertained and trained teams and individuals at organizations worldwide, including Google, Apple, Nike, Disney, The New York Times, Harvard University, Stanford University, Salesforce, Meta, Marriott, and many more. Has been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Inc, Forbes, Fortune, FastCompany, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Travel Locations

Travel Availability: San Francisco Bay Area – included; California – +$500; U.S. West Coast – +$1,000; U.S. Nationwide – +$2,000;
International – Custom pricing

Client Requirements

A room with open space for people to circle up is always beneficial for my sessions but I'm flexible. Some of my presentation focused sessions require a screen, projector and microphone.

Focus Areas

Creative/CultureWell-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching

Location

San Francisco, CA, USA

Languages

English

Corporate Experience

Significant

Session Types Offered

Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)

Past Experience Doing Sessions

Yes - Interactive

Past Clients

Google, Apple, Nike, Disney, The New York Times, Harvard University, Stanford University, Salesforce, Meta, Marriott, and many more

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